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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,999.85, 390,545.84 and 155,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,999.85, 390,545.84 and 155,675.44 is: 214,835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,999.85 : 390,545.84 = 155,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,999.85/390,545.84 = 155,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,999.85x = 390,545.84 × 155,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,999.85x = 60,798,395,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,798,395,482.17/282,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,835.43

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